How to pronounce barbeque
Say it like BAR-bih-kyoo. Barbeque has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- bih
- kyoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barbeque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of barbeque
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-bih-kyoo.
What does barbeque mean?
- Alternative spelling of barbecue (“apparatus for grilling; cookout (event); meat cooked by barbecuing”).
- Alternative spelling of barbecue.
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Words that rhyme with barbeque
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Words that sound like barbeque
Questions about saying barbeque
How do you pronounce barbeque?
Say BAR-bih-kyoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrbɪˌkju/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barbeque?
Barbeque has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · bih · kyoo.
Is barbeque pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ (BAH-bih-kyoo).
What words sound the same as barbeque?
Barbeque sounds the same as barbecue in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.